Abu Dhabi's property market more than doubled in the first half of 2026. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) recorded Dh117 billion in transactions, up 112% year on year.
Sales
Sales reached Dh86.1 billion across 16,838 deals, a 163.7% increase in value.
Foreign investment
Foreign direct investment hit Dh13.8 billion, up 309%, already more than the total for all of 2025. Buyers came from 116 nationalities.
Brokers
ADREC issued 2,040 licences to real estate professionals, up 34%, taking the number of licensed brokers to 3,302.
Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office, 17 July 2026. Read the full story: Original source